Teacher’s Day 2017: PM says teachers play central role in realising the dream of 'New India'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the teaching community on the occasion of Teachers' Day and said that teachers have a central role in realising the dream of a 'New India'.

Modi also paid tribute to Dr. S Radhakrishnan, an outstanding teacher and statesman on his birth anniversary.

Taking to Twitter, Modi said,"On Teachers' Day, I salute the teaching community that is devoted to nurturing minds & spreading the joys of education in society."

''My tributes to Dr. S Radhakrishnan, an outstanding teacher and statesman on his birth anniversary.'' Modi said.

Modi further said,''Teachers have a central role in realising our dream of a 'New India' that is driven by cutting edge research & innovation.''

Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday greeted teachers across the nation on the eve of Teachers' Day.

OneIndia News